Longford teachers recognised for their service and dedication to education

Retirees and INTO officials: Peter O’Toole, Patricia Boyce, Carmel Browne, Ann Harte, Caitríona Connerton, Linda Hughes, Mary O’Rourke, Brid Glynn, Ann Farrelly, Marie Dolan, Meriel McCord, Seamus Hanna, Claire Murphy, Patricia Kilduff. Missing Marian Grimes & Helen Smythplaceholder image
Retirees and INTO officials: Peter O’Toole, Patricia Boyce, Carmel Browne, Ann Harte, Caitríona Connerton, Linda Hughes, Mary O’Rourke, Brid Glynn, Ann Farrelly, Marie Dolan, Meriel McCord, Seamus Hanna, Claire Murphy, Patricia Kilduff. Missing Marian Grimes & Helen Smyth | Picture: Shelley Corcoran

INTO Vice President Séamus Hanna paid tribute to the dedication, care, impact, and influence of the retiring Longford teachers

Longford Branch INTO held their biannual retirement function in the Rustic Inn last Thursday, June 4.

The Branch honoured twelve members who retired in the last two years.

The retirees included Carmel Browne Melview NS, Ann Harte and Marie Dolan St Joseph’s NS, Linda Hughes Scoil Samhthann Ballinalee, Caitríona Connerton St Teresa’s NS Killoe, Mary O’Rourke Scoil Mhuire NS Newtownforbes, Meriel McCord Stonepark NS, Bríd Glynn St Sinneach’s Colehill, Patricia Kilduff Kilasonna NS, Patricia Boyce Fermoyle NS, Claire Murphy Lanesboro Primary School and Ann Farrelly St Mary’s NS, Edgeworthstown.

INTO Vice President Séamus Hanna paid tribute to the dedication, care, impact, and influence of the retiring teachers.

He presented them with a painting from local artist and teacher Eibhlín Crossan in recognition of their service and dedication to education.

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